Syongjhen North Gate

The North Gate of Xiong Town or Syongjhen North Gate is a historical gate in Gushan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Type: Tourist attraction
Description: gate in Gushan, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Also known as: “Hiông-tìn Pak-mn̂g”, “North Gate of Xiong Town”, “Siàu-chûnn-thâu Fort”, and “Siàu-tsûn-thâu Fort”
Address: 蓮海路 6, 高雄市, 鼓山區, 804

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Kaohsiung Lighthouse and Khai-tâi Ho̍k-tek Temple.

Kaohsiung Lighthouse

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The Kaohsiung Lighthouse, also known as the Cihou Lighthouse, is a historic lighthouse in Cijin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Situated atop Cihou Mountain, it overlooks the entrance to the Port of Kaohsiung and has played an important role in the port’s development since the late 19th century. Kaohsiung Lighthouse is situated 310 metres southwest of Syongjhen North Gate.

Khai-tâi Ho̍k-tek Temple

Place of worship

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Khai-tâi Ho̍k-tek Temple is a place of worship, which is situated 200 metres northeast of Syongjhen North Gate.

Shaochuantou Park

Park

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The Shaochuantou Park is a park in Gushan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Shaochuantou Park is situated 290 metres east of Syongjhen North Gate.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hamasen and Yancheng District.

Hamasen

Suburb

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Hamasing or Hamasen is a historic urban area of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is located in the southern end of Gushan District between the foot of Ape Hill and Yancheng District, another historic quarter.

Yancheng District

Suburb

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Yancheng District is a district in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. It is the smallest district in Kaohsiung City. It has been the least populous district of Kaohsiung since 2004. Yancheng District is also an old town of Kaohsiung.